Abstract:Background: Screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a routine practice in most developed countries of the world. This can be done by measuring cord blood thyroid stimulating hormone (CBTSH). Apart from foetal thyroid status and iodine nutrition status of the population, many perinatal factors may also affect CBTSH. The influence of these perinatal factors may affect the sensitivity of CBTSH as a screening tool for CH. The present study was carried out to study the influence of various perinatal factors… Show more
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